Endometriosis - deep infiltrating and involving lumbosacral spinal nerves

Case contributed by Roberto Schubert
Diagnosis probable

Presentation

Low back pain radiating to the left leg.

Patient Data

Age: 40 years
Gender: Female

Heterogeneous, enhancing mass encasing the left L5 and S1 spinal nerves and the left iliac vessels. Small probable endometriosis cyst medial to the left iliac vessels. Chain of slightly enlarged left retroperitoneal lymph nodes.

Case Discussion

This patient had a history of abdominopelvic surgery for endometriosis.

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